David Jenyns delivering a keynote on stage

Keynote Speaker

Small Business Keynote Speaker

Practical frameworks your audience will use the next day.
Not theory. Not motivation. Proven systems that free business owners from the daily grind.

TEDx
Speaker
3
Businesses Built & Exited
3
Bestselling Books

On stage, in workshops, and behind the scenes with business owners transforming how they work.

As Seen At
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Your Audience Deserves More Than Motivation

Every event has the motivational speaker. The "dream big" talk. The standing ovation that fades by Monday.

Your audience needs something different. They need a framework they can actually use.

David Jenyns has built and exited three businesses using the same systems he teaches on stage. He's coached 223 businesses across 48 industries and 27 countries. His book, SYSTEMology, was endorsed by the creator of EOS (Gino Wickman) and the author of The E-Myth (Michael E. Gerber).

When David leaves the stage, your audience leaves with a plan. Not just inspiration. A clear, proven path to building a business that works without them.

David Jenyns

What David Speaks About

01

Build a Business That Works Without You

The signature keynote. David shares the SYSTEMology framework for identifying which processes to document first, assigning the right person to lead the effort (not the owner), and building systems that let the business scale without the founder in the middle of everything. Audiences leave with a clear action plan they can start the following week.

Best for: Business owner conferences, leadership events, EO/YPO chapters, franchise groups, accounting and advisory firm events.
02

The AI-Systems Playbook

Most businesses rush to adopt AI without documenting what they actually do. The result? Faster chaos. This talk shows how to combine documented systems with AI tools to build a business that practically runs itself. David shares real examples of AI-powered SOPs, automated onboarding, and how to go from manual processes to intelligent automation.

Best for: Innovation events, technology conferences, future-of-work summits, digital transformation events.
03

From Founder to Freedom

The personal journey from trapped operator to strategic visionary. David shares how he systemised himself out of Melbourne SEO Services, hired a CEO, and stepped away. Then Michael E. Gerber called and asked him to drop everything for three months. His business survived because the systems held. This talk covers the mindset shift, the practical steps, and the path to making yourself replaceable.

Best for: Entrepreneurship events, mastermind groups, business owner retreats, coaching and consulting events.

Not Another Business Speaker

A published, proven framework

David doesn't share opinions. He teaches a seven-step methodology backed by two bestselling books and tested with hundreds of real businesses. Your audience gets a system, not a story.

Three businesses built and exited

David built Melbourne SEO Services, systemised himself out, hired a CEO, and sold. He's done this three times. Everything he teaches comes from lived experience.

Endorsed by the best in the business

Gino Wickman (EOS creator), Michael E. Gerber (The E-Myth), Brad Sugars (ActionCOACH), and Allan Dib (The 1-Page Marketing Plan) have all endorsed David's work.

Tailored to your audience

David works with event organisers to customise every presentation. He researches your industry, understands your audience's challenges, and delivers content that speaks directly to them.

Actionable takeaways, not just applause

Every keynote includes frameworks and tools your audience can implement the next day. David's goal is impact that lasts long after the event ends.

Raves

Gifted storyteller, really nice guy, very easy to work with, but also just incredibly knowledgeable about many topics in the entrepreneurial space. I seriously couldn't recommend him highly enough as a professional speaker.
Andrew Griffiths
Bestselling author, speaker and coach
Thought provoking... a lot of aha moments. Well prepared with takeaway notes. Great content, very relevant.
EO Melbourne Attendees
Entrepreneurs' Organization · Rated 8.3/10

Video Endorsements

Allan Dib
Lean Marketing
Rob Kropp
Pravar
Michael E. Gerber
Author of The E-Myth

Formats Available

Keynote Address

45 to 90 minutes. High-energy, story-driven, packed with frameworks. Perfect for conferences, summits, and annual events.

Half-Day Workshop

Interactive and hands-on. Your audience maps their own Critical Client Flow and identifies the first systems to document. They leave with a personalised action plan.

Full-Day Masterclass

Deep implementation session. Covers the full SYSTEMology framework from identifying critical systems to assigning a Systems Champion and building a documentation culture.

Virtual Presentation

Engaging virtual keynotes and workshops for remote and hybrid events. Fully interactive with live Q&A.

Podcast or Webinar Guest

David is a natural on camera and mic. 200+ podcast appearances and counting. Topics range from systemisation to AI, scaling, and founder freedom.

Based in Melbourne, Australia. Available for events across Australia and internationally. David tailors every presentation to your audience and objectives.

Books by David Jenyns

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SYSTEMology

The step-by-step framework for documenting your business processes, assigning the right people, and building systems that let your business grow without you in the middle of everything. Hundreds of five-star reviews on Amazon.

"This book is extraordinary."
Michael E. Gerber, Author, E-Myth Revisited
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The Systems Champion

The companion guide for the team member who will lead the systemisation effort. Because the owner should never be the one documenting.

"Systems Champion breaks the biggest myth in business that systemizing is the leader's job alone."
Brad Sugars, Founder & CEO, ActionCOACH
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Authority Content

How to position yourself as an expert through strategic content creation. David's earlier book on content marketing and building authority.

"An amazingly helpful guide that will position your company as the authority in your industry."
Joe Pulizzi, Founder, Content Marketing Institute
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Common Questions

David speaks on three core topics: building a business that works without the owner (the SYSTEMology framework), combining systems with AI for smarter operations (The AI-Systems Playbook), and the personal journey from trapped operator to strategic visionary (From Founder to Freedom). Each keynote is tailored to your audience and industry.
Yes. David is based in Melbourne, Australia and speaks at events across Australia and internationally. He has coached businesses across 27 countries and is comfortable with audiences of all sizes.
Absolutely. David has worked with businesses across 48 industries including construction, professional services, healthcare, manufacturing, e-commerce, and digital agencies. He researches your audience and tailors every presentation to their specific challenges.
David delivers keynote addresses (45 to 90 minutes), half-day workshops, full-day masterclasses, virtual presentations, and podcast or webinar guest appearances.
Submit an enquiry through the booking form. Include your event date, audience details, and preferred topic. David's team will follow up within 48 hours.
Fees vary depending on the format (keynote, workshop, masterclass), event location, and level of customisation required. Submit an enquiry and David's team will provide a quote tailored to your event.
David has coached 223 businesses across 48 industries and 27 countries. Common industries include construction and trades, accounting and professional services, healthcare and wellness, manufacturing, e-commerce, digital agencies, and franchise operations.

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Keynotes, workshops, and masterclasses that transform how business owners think about systems, freedom, and growth. David tailors every presentation to your audience and objectives.